Murray claims psychological edge

Andy Murray feels his come-from-behind victory against Jurgen Melzer at the US Open last year could give him the psychological edge when the pair meet again in the Australian Open on Saturday.

Murray, the world number four and one of the favourites at this year's grand slam in Melbourne, was on the verge of losing to the Austrian left-hander in the third round at Flushing Meadows before rallying for a 6-7 (5/7) 4-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-1 6-3 win. From there he went all the way to the final, losing to Roger Federer in three sets.

"You know, the US Open was, I think, mentally quite a tough one for him. He told me after the match he played one of his best matches and obviously, I still came through that one," said Murray.

"I know that I'm going to have to play well to win the match. But I just think mentally, going in I'm going to feel better this time than I was going in playing against him at the US Open."